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Putting patients at ease

A E MacLeod1

  • 1Mayflower Dental Centre, Sydney NS.

Journal (Canadian Dental Association)
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary
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Modern dentistry provides many treatments, but patient acceptance increases when their feelings are considered. Humanistic care, focusing on empathy and understanding, remains crucial alongside scientific advancements.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Medical Humanities

Background:

  • Modern dentistry offers advanced treatment options.
  • Patient acceptance of treatments is influenced by emotional and psychological factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of integrating humanistic care with scientific advancements in dentistry.
  • To emphasize the role of empathy and patient understanding in dental practice.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of expert opinion and philosophical perspectives on patient care.
  • Review of the historical balance between art and science in medicine and dentistry.

Main Results:

  • Scientific advancements in dentistry have not diminished the need for humanistic care.
  • Patient-centered approaches involving caring, understanding, and reassurance are vital, especially for conditions not fully treatable by science alone.

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Conclusions:

  • The practice of dentistry requires a balance between scientific healing and humanistic caring.
  • Effective dental care necessitates acknowledging and addressing the patient's emotional and psychological needs.